BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad CE 04 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Motor, battery and charging
The CE 04's 31 kW motor is the 2nd most powerful among the 48 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 120 km/h, fast enough for a ring road or short highway stretch.
A full charge from a home socket takes about 4.2 hours. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Torque
- 62 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 231 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1675 mm
- Length
- 2285 mm
- Width
- 855 mm
- Height
- 1150 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R15
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-R15
Electric
- Peak motor power
- 31 kW
- Battery
- 8.9 kWh
- Claimed range
- 130 km
- Charging time
- 4.2 hrs
- Top speed
- 120 km/h
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 265 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 265 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Forks
- Rear suspension
- Single-sided swing arm/directly hinged suspension strut with 92 mm spring travel
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The CE 04 weighs 231 kg with fluids, has an 780 mm seat, and rides on a 1675 mm wheelbase.
Tyres are 120/70-R15 front and 160/60-R15 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Keyless start
Start and lock with the fob in your pocket. Convenient, but replacement fobs are expensive.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Electric
Recovers a little charge when slowing and saves brake pads.
Reverse mode
Walks the scooter backwards out of a tight parking spot under motor power.
Cruise control
Holds a set speed on open roads. Mostly a highway feature.
Over-the-air updates
Software features and fixes arrive without a service visit.
Companion app
Charge status, location and ride stats on your phone.
Equipment against C 400 GT, CE 02 and SX25
Against C 400 GT, CE 02 or SX25, it gets dual-channel abs, projector headlamp, keyless start and engine kill switch that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: under-seat storage, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the CE 04 has
- Dual-channel ABS
- Projector headlamp
- Keyless start
- Engine kill switch
- Regenerative braking
- Reverse mode
- Over-the-air updates
- Companion app
Rivals have, it lacks
- Under-seat storage
Colours
- Avantgarde
CE 04 specs: questions people ask
- How long does the CE 04 take to charge?
- About 4.2 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
- Is the CE 04 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 780 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the CE 04 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the CE 04 have?
- 24 items across 6 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
CE 04 from
₹15.25 Lakh